Harvest for Hunger

March 3, 2022 - May 31, 2022

Harvest for Hunger is one of the largest annual, community-wide food and funds drives in the nation covering 21 counties.

Other participating food banks include the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley and Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio.

The Harvest for Hunger campaign consists of workplace giving, corporate opportunities, cause-marketing and Check Out Hunger, school engagement, and volunteer opportunities.

There are many ways to get involved and this year will continue to look a bit different with a focus on virtual opportunities, including hosting virtual employee food & fund drives. Last year more than 220 companies, schools, nonprofits and governmental entities in Northeast Ohio participated by running food and fund drives, raising over $2.3 million.

Companies can also get involved by matching employee donations and various sponsorships opportunities, in addition to group volunteering. The Food Bank has revamped its volunteer opportunities to ensure safety while still having fun!

Additionally, Check Out Hunger, a cashier-led fundraising effort in grocery stores across the region, gives customers the option to make a donation at the register. Participating stores include Buehler’s, Dave’s Markets, Fisher Foods, Giant Eagle, GetGo, Heinen’s Grocery Store, and Lucky’s Market.

The Food Bank continues to be humbled by the generosity of our community since the start of the pandemic but we know we have a long road ahead of us. This crisis has exacerbated the situation for so many families who already were struggling and the need continues to present itself even as we slowly move forward.

Stay tuned for more information. We look forward to working with you for the 2022 campaign! If you have any questions, please call or email Harvest for Hunger.

Thank you for your continued support!